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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-24
Does Connecticut Recognize Gambling?

CAMDEN, N. J., Dec. 4.-In the district court yesterday David Conroy, Q saloon keeper of Rockhill, Conn.,, brought suit against George Purnell, mill hand, who recently removed to Camden from Rockhill, for $11.15, being bill contracted at Con- roy's saloon in the latter part of 1884, Part of the bill is for drinks and part for money loaned at the gaming table. The New Jersey law does not recognize the validity of gam bling debts, and so the judge would have dismissed the case. Conroy claimed, how ever, that Connecticut recognized the valid
 ity of such debts, and so the court put off the case to allow Conroy to prove tho case.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-24
Mysterious Freight.

NEW YORK, Dec. A.-In a freight car which arrived at Jersey City over the Erie railway from St. Louis, were found two dress skirts, covered with blood stains and with @ substance resembling human brains. A slung shot, also blood stained, was found beside the skirts The articles were found at the bottom of load of bales of cotto The St. Louis police have been notified.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-24
THE WORLD OF SPORTS.

Waterbury is at Meriden and Bridgeport at Hartford tonight
 Does mother is very sick, and the great Meriden rusher is on leave of absence.
 Jack O'Brien, the former captain of the ball club for 1888.
 New Haven polo team has won every game in which the first goal has been taken by the oposing team.
 At Bridgeport last night the home team defeated the Meridens to 3, and at about the same time the New Ravens brought the Hartfords into subjugation by the score of 2 to 2.
 At a meeting of the league held yester- day at New Haven a resolution was passed that the players must not insult the referee and the appointment of new referees was left with Secretary Mcdonald of New Haven.
 up with chills and fever and his team was defeated Thursday evening by the New Havens; 14 to 6. There's no use of Water bury trying to play without Cunningham in their present condition. He does all the rushing, Fraizer helping once in while Heriden Republican.
 'sAt the close of the Burns Fills fight" says the Ansonia Sentinel, "A brother of Burns stepped into the ring and offered to back the winner against any man in Con- | necticut for S1 ,000, and would deposit $500 l as forfeit. Dennis Kelaher, of Philadel- phia, said he would fight Burns four rounds | in Waterbury. Burns, who was still in ring costume stepped out into the ring and said to Kelaher, T will fight you right here and will put up $500 that will knock you out in four rounds Kelaher, who is | heavier man than Burns, refused to &C., cept, and said that he would see him | another time
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-24
House Ways and Means Committee.

WASHINGTON, Dec. M.-It is stated that Speaker Carlisle has decided upon the mem bership of the ways and means committed The Democratic members will be: Mills CTex.), chairman; Cox (N. Y), McMillan (Tenn.), Breckinridge Ry.), Breckenridge (Ark.), Turner (Ga.) and Bynun Qnd.) Re- publicans: Kelley (Pa.), Brown Qnd.), Reed (Me) Mckinley (O.) and Fuller Qa.) Fuller was one of the Republicans who voted in the last congress for the consideration of the Morrison bill. As the committee stands there is not protectionist among the ma iority, while only one free trader has bee T assigned to the minority.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-24
To Reduce the Surplus.

CHICAGO, Dec. A.-Congressman Isaac Stevenson, of Wisconsin, who is bound for home from Washington for the holidays, said to reporter here: "The postmaster general, MT. Villas, told Senator Sawyer and myself day before yesterday that he would recommend the erection of government building in all towns where the postal re- ceipts were $3, 900, and good freproof bricl, buildings, costing -$s,0OO each, in towns of (. .OOO inhabitants"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-24
Exports and Imports.

WASHINGTON, Dec. M.-Exports of mer- chandise from the United States during Mo- vember last aggregated in value SIS, 753, ,573, against $72, ,69o, ,855 in November, 1886. Im. ports to the United States last November were valued at S59, ,92S, ,457, against $54, ,091, 475 in November, 1886. For the twelve months ended November 30, 1857, exports aggregated in value $727, 46o, ,635, against $7O2, ,260, AS during the twelve preceding months, and imports for the twelve months ended November 50, 1887, aggregated s712,- spunding twelve nt6nfhs ena1sa N6vsmbal 30, 1BS6.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-24
slco's BANK RoBeER CAUGHT.
Frank McNeally, the Young Thief, Ar
 rested in Halifax.

HALIFAX, Dec. 24-Frank McNeally, the young man who robbed the Saco, Me. bank, wtIs arrested here yesterday. He arrived from Liverpool on the Polyncsian on Sunday night. He registered at the Halifax hotel under the name of A. E. Stuyvesant. Wash ington, D. c. McNeally shook like an aspen leaf as he went from the hotel.
 Hit room was close to the suite occupied occupied by Consul General Phelan and his family. Notwithstanding the fact that the press dispatches reported some days ago that McNeally was believed to have arrived on the Polynesian and was then in Halifax, his presence was not suspected.
 Medically was armed with heavy calibel revolver. Though at first he denied that he was the man, he subsequently confessed te Consul General Phelan that he was Mo Neally. Big tears rolled down his cheeks al he owned up. His effects were subsequently, searched by Detective Power. He was fur nished with an outfit that the Prince ol Wales might envy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-24
NINAs OPINION OF HER MOTHER.
Perhaps August Spies Was Lucky in Get.
 ting Himself Hanged.


 CHICAGO Dec. 24-Miss Nina Van Zandt is quoted as bitterly regretting that she did not carry out an alleged plan to blow up the jail and release August Spies. In regard to the execution she is further quoted as fol- lows: ''The murder of Parsons was the most diabolical of all. Think of it, a man believ- ing himself innocent gives himself up to the authorities, and is murdered by them! Par sons should have been saved and could have been if his case had been properly managed. It was different with my husband. Nothing could have saved him but one thing, and I was fool not to do as intended and should have done-that was, to blow up the jail!"
 "Hush! what are you talking about" said Mrs. Van Zandt, who was present.
 Mother, you talk like @ jabbering idiot, " said Nina, at which the mother subsided.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-24
Dempsey is Willing.

NEW YORK, Dec. 24-Jack Dempsey, in regard to Dominick McCaffrey's reported desire to arrange a fight, says that he is will- ing to meet McCaffrey if there is any money in it. He don't see what 190 pound fighter wants to fight a middle weight for, but he is willing if guaranteed something.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-24
Four Men Killed.

HALIFAX, Dec. 24.-An explosion of dyna- mite at limestone quarry near Brookfield, Colchester county, yesterday, killed four men, one of them being Alexander Mcdonald, proprietor of the quarry. They were warm ing dynamite previous to using it for blast when it exploded. A man and woman who were present escaped with slight injuries. The building was destroyed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-24
ANOTHER INTERNAL MACHINE.

The Dangerous Christmas Present Re-
 ceived by Lieutenant May.
 NEW YORK, Dec. 24.-Dr Edson of the Health Bureau, annonces the internal ma chine sent to Lieut. May, as a Christmas present last night, one of the most dia- bolical contrivances he has ever seen. In it was a vial of nitric acid, which when ex- ploded, would have terribly mutilated whoever opened the box. The police are searching for the boy who delivered the box.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-24
The Latest from Tah1equah.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 24.-The latest advicas from Tahlequah say that Special Agent Anderson gave the two contending factions to understand that he would give them fifty eight hours to settle their difficulties and that if at the end of that time the trouble was not adjusted the government would settle it for them. In view of this the Nationals are said to have agreed to come in, furnish a quorum in the senate, count the vote and declare the election of 0 principal and assistant chief of the nation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-24
After the superintendent's Place.

1HAOCH1eHOA1U
 LONG BRANCH, Dec. 2.-Lieut. Shoe maker, of the treasury department, has been assigned by Secretary Fairchild to investi- gate the charges preferred against Superin- tendent Ravens, of the New Jersey life saving station. The superintendent says his accusers will be unable to prove anything to his discredit.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-24
To Join His Father for Life.

IRoNroN, O., Dec. 24-The jury in the Pearson Mccoy case, after being out twenty hours, brought in verdict yesterday of murder in the second degree This is the same as that given his father, Alfred Nc Coy, convicted at Portsmouth last July. Both are charged with murdering Dr. Will jam T. Northrup at Haverhill last April Alfred is now serving his life sentence, and Pearson will join hlm soon. The verdict meets with general approval.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-24
A Receiver Appointed.

HARTFORD, Dec. A.-Judge Carpenter yesterday appointed ex-Lieutenant- Governor L. H. Cooke, of Riverton, and the Hon. John R. Buck, of Hartford, receivers of the Continental Life Insurance company, and granted decree of receivership. Policy holders claims must be sent in by July l, 1898
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-24

An Internal Machine for Lieut.. May.
 NEW YORK, Dec. A.-Lieut. Percy P. May received parcel by messenger yester- day afternoon. He cut open the supposed Christmas present and found its contents to be string attached to a match, some pow der, gun cotton, muriatic acid and loose pins. There was a sliding cover, the pulling of which would have ignited the match. The police have the box.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-24
Goldman VIII Case.

BOSTON, Dec A.-Sealed verdict in the Goldman will case was opened this morn ing. The jury agree that the will and both codicils were legally executed, but that the testator was of unsound mind at time, also agree that undue influence was exercised in the will
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-24
Convicted of Murder.

EVANSVILLE, O., Ise. 24.-The trial of William George for Sae murder of James Scott last July eliminated yesterday in verdict of guilty of murder in the first de- gree The doomed man sat crouched in his chair during this trying ordeal, and seemed as stolid and indifferent as if he were only Q spectator. This is the first conviction for murder in the first degree in forty-four years, and the. sec0nd In thA liSNufy of Mhs- kingum county.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-24
The Children Must Suffer.

NEW BRUNSWICK, N. J., Dec. A.-A quar- rel among the people of Highland Park has compelled the school children to go about the place with baskets begging coal, in crder to keep the school open. The school building is also used as a Sunday school, and the day school trustees refuse to buy coal because the Sunday school people use it, and the Sunday people will not buy coal for all the week, while using it on only one day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-24
She Encountered a Hurrican,

NEW YORK, Dec. 24-The steamship State of Georgia, of the State line, arrived here yesterday from Glasgow, after having been in a hurricane on the 18th inst In the storm several sailors were injured, two boats were smashed, and considerable dam. age was done about the decks.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-24
Commercial Union Men Defeated.

OTTAWA, Ont, Dec. A.-In the bye election for representative in parliament at Northumberland, Dr. Mallery, Liberal and Commercial Unionist, was defeated by MT. Cochrane, Conservative, by majority of fourteen This was the first real test of the commercial union question at the polls. Although defsated, the Commercial Union men are elated, as but few years ago it would have been considered almost treason to have advocated such a measure
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-24
A City on Fire.

HUDSON, Wis, Dec. 24-A telegram was received from New Richmond, St. Croix county, Wis, yesterday asking for assist ance from the fire department, as the city was being destroyed by fire. New Rich mond is city of ], 800 people on the Omaha road, eighteen miles from Hudson.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-24

LONDON, Dec. 24.-The steamship Ludgate Hill left for New York yesterday, having on board a complete menagerie consigned to Messrs. Barnum & Bailey for their show, which opens its season at Madison Square garden, New York, on March 1. The ani- mals, which are splendid specimens, were purchased from Charles Jamraoh and others by Starr, the London agent of Barnum.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-24
Another Veteran Gone.

HoNEsDALE, Pa., Dec. 4.-Eldad At water, who served in company of volun- teers from Guildford, Conn.,, during the war of 1872, died in Mount Pleasant, Wayne county, Penn, on Wednesday, aged 94 years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-24
Late Telegraph.
Special to the EVENING DEMOCRAT. WCTlMs OF THE OPIUM HABIT.
Stamford Man Finds His Wife in .
 New York Hospital

NcW hork H0tpfthI-
 NEW YORK, Dec A.-Chas S. Forbes, of Stamford, Conn, came to this city yes terday, in search of his wife, who has been missing from home since Wednesday. After inquiry he found her at an insane asylum to which she had been committed yesterday morning. Mrs Forbes came here Wednesday night, and entering the Central Police station, excitedly told how she had been robbed of $1O0 on 6 New York & New Haven train. She had pawned valuables to secure the money to come to New York. She is evidently a victim of the opium habit. Her story about the robbery, ,however,is not credited. MT Forbes took charge of his wife to-day, and will remove her to her home in Stam- ford
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-24
President Cleveland and the pone.

ROME. Ds'. 24-President Cleveland has notified the pope of his intention to present to him an offering on the occasion of his Jubilee. An American prelate will be deputed to han I him a faithful reproduction of the American constitution and letter of congratulation. It is quite possible that Leo XIII may make the reception of the gift a pretext for declaring that the holy see does not identify himself with any special form of government
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-24
uan1an to Row Trickett.

LONDON, Dec. A-A dispatch from Sy d. ney, N. S. w., says the date fixed for the match rowing race between Hanlan and Trickett is May 5. -Hanlan has decided to challenge Bubear to two matches to be rowed in England in September. for $500 side each.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-24
An Editor Convicted.

BOSTON, Dec 24- In the trial of William Aspinwan for calling A. D. Chandler a notorious liar," and Louis Cassier, editor of the Brookline News, for publishing the same, the jury this morning found Cassier guilty but disagreed as to Aspin- wall
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-24
His Body Cut in Two.

READING, Pa., Dec. M.-Wiliam J. Pow CTS, @ conductor on the Reading railroad freight line, stepped off Q car swhile in mo- tion last evening and slipped on the ice, his body falling across the tracks. He was cut in two. The accident occurred at the water station.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-24
More Record Breakine,

BOSTON, Dec. M.-W. w. Bennett, brother of F. E. Bennett, yesterday scored 9i4 points in 100 shots with 44-caliber revolver, fifty yards range, thus beating Mir. Paine's score of 9Ui points Wednesday. Bennett made 92 bulls eyes, thus equaling Paine's record in that respect
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-24
Given Up as Lost,

HALIFAX, Dec. 24-The schooner Mamie L.. which sailed from Yarmouth for Ber- muda, has been given up as lost, with her crew of six Yarmouth men.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-24
fWeather Indications.

For Sunday, in New Jersey, eastern New York, eastern Pennsylvania and in New England, partly cloudy, with slight thermal changes, preceded by snow or rain, and followed by clearing, cooler conditions
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-24

D. c. Calender & Co, and J Exchange place, Waterbury, Conn.,, arc adding aahy snecial attractions in Goods for Holiday gifts.
 10000 presents and lowest prices on toys at Twining's Furniture Store, l21 South Main street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-24
An Educational Union.

BOSTON, Dec 24-Miss Alice Freeman, late president of Wellesbury college, was married yesterday to Professor 0. H. Palmer, of Harvard college, at ex-Governor Cla3iin'a resideuce. A arHs number uf frosuas west lAea@h
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-24
Pentecost,s Christmas Present.

NEWARK, N. J., Dec. 24-A number of
 members of the Rev. Hugh O. Pentecost's Bellevllle avenue Congregational church
 called at his residence and presented him
 with gold watch and chain as testimonial of their regard for him as a pastor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-24
How He Met His Doom,

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Dec. 24-George Will Hams, colored, was hanged yesterday for the murder of fellow convict last May. When asked if he had anything to say he answered: "Tm ready. Let Ter go." The execution took place in the jail yard, and was private.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-24
McNeally Released.

BANGOR, ME, Dec. 24.-The Halifax au- thorities decided that they could not law fully hold McNeally, the Saco bank rob Der, and released him yesterday. None of the banks property was found with him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-24
Death of a Veteran Edit

Death of a Veteran Editor. SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Dec. 24.-Wilmot L. Warren, for over twenty years edito- rially connected with The Republican, died last evening, aged 40 years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-24
Elevated Railroad Earnings.

NEW YORK, Dec. 24-The annual report of the Manhattan Elevated Railway com pany, filed at Albany yesterday, shows net earnings amounting to over per cent. on s26, ,0OO, 900 stock. As SIS 000, 900 of the stock is water, the earnings amount to over 12 per can't
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-24
Over a Century of Life.

BRIDGEPORT, Conn, Dec. A.-Mrs. Tri- phenia Bevens died at Danbury, aged 102 years. Her husband served in the war of 1872, and she was pensioner.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-24
Closed to Nayication,

BIDDEFoRD, Me, Dec. 23.-The Saco river is closed to navigation. It remained open longer than any season for many years, but large crop of ice will be harvested this winter
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-24
Imported Citizens,

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24.-During November past 31, ,979 immigrants arrived in this coun- try, against 31, ,629 in November, 1SS6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-24
Charged with Murderins His Mistress.

Charged with Numbering His Mistress
 JERSEY CITY, Dec. A.-James Golden, an e1-saloonkeeper of this place, was arrested yesterday on a charge of murdering Mary Burke, woman who had lived for some months with him as his wife. It is said he assaulted the woman with broken bottle on Nov. 26, and inflicted injuries from which she died on the 18th inst
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Elder Evans. tho load or tho American
Shakers, In England.
be Mnnchs stsr MINI

-On Thursday evening Meeting. which had
tho .Brothsfton Hall Of Tie Vegetarian Restaurant to
the shaker settlement At Mount Lebanon, New YORK
Tho Chairman said that Mr. Evans was at present on
y e sons s G Hss he
founded The community Of Shaksrs hero more than
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not see anything OF what might be called the spiritual
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Win
he would have been inclined to become one OF thom.
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deserved the desarpton which Mr. Rowley and Dr. Zee,
bes had given Of them and that no exszgera-
the progress Of the human race, and that they are
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cal they arc terribly hs5stieal u. then DO
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Hevs iiiths OF the body M eterIal'punish
he said they do believe in revelation and in tho inspira
ton of some Of the Scriptures.
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wonderful degree Of freedom, even moro than Elder
VENT IL, Es's sssSsment here Of ecm%anity Witch
should "hayo all things In common" like the shakeka
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MUSIC AND MUsIC1Aya.
"Lohensrin" which had to be Withdrawn in Paris on
account of tho demonstrations OF crowd Of raramuf.
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Bass BIte mt Shaker Tails.

IT have discovered q sure bait for bass" said
an Old fisherman recently, but mind you, don't you
has observed that tho tail snake don't die until sun
snake has Climbed tie GOLDEN stairs Now bass aboVs
ali fish, want iSeiy bait The idea struck one ds,
the weeds while its tai! was keeping up lively sgta
the hook and threw out about thirty feet from thS
shore. had sooner tighteued up my limo than had
three FOUNDER. IN half an hour had landed eight
away with tho bait and my fnn ceased tried OTHER
bait but only got fish In the uext four hours then
started 10 hunt snakes. found after hour's
search, cut of Its tail and It lasted for i've bass.
which pulled In inside of twenty minutcs but had
fine baskcttul and was ready TO quit.
since then have ga, couple 81 country ,poys in my
they poe, and now have trouble In getting all tho
bass want every time go fishing Al hrst killed the
porant discovery which viii enable me to sh AZ sum-
the tail while the spake was living and putting little
cusmone on the wound It not only healed but that 10
about three weeks time tho snake would grow
tirely new tail, tust as lively as the old one"